Reports the experiences of two mothers with intercountry adoption. Identifies problems encountered and methods of solving them. Emphasizing the effects of cultural differences on early experience, the article points out that by the age of 6 months infants have begun to develop relationships with significant others and have expectations for…

An investigation into the relationship between personality and different problem-solving perspectives leads to the construction of eight profiles of teacher personality makeup as well as suggestions for the improvement of preservice teacher training and selection. (LH)

Discusses a sociological approach to understanding and changing ineffective and unsatisfying marital and family interaction and relationships. Stresses that the sociological approach requires understanding of conditions, values, and relationships which characterize American society. (Author/DB)

Critiques Marxian "cures" for alienation as discussed in Karl Marx's "Economic and Philosophical Manuscripts." Also traces the activity of a former student who joined the revolution in Cuba. Journal available from 7 Harwood Drive, Amherst, New York, 14226. (KC)

The purpose of this study was to survey state departments of special education regarding their terminologies of behavioral disorders. The results were discussed in terms of variations, changes, and current status of state terminology. It was suggested that behavioral disorders may be the emerging state-level terminology. (Author)

The story of a learning disabled boy and the help he received at a private school. (SJL)

School role in gearing up the school program to meet the special needs of single parents and their children. Includes specific tips for teachers and principals. (Author/LD)

Analyzes anecdotal records of students who have presented behavioral problems in previous schools and compares opinionnaires of students, parents, and faculty regarding attendance, attitudes, and communication. The students' records and opinionnaires are compared with their eleventh grade records to ascertain if these problems could have been…

Compares the relative difficulty of four types of word problems. Other variables considered are grade level, sex, order of testing, and performance on a computational skills test. (MK)

Discusses themes from a 2-day Workshop on Adolescent and Youth Abuse and Neglect. Topics include: violence towards adolescent girls; violence in a juvenile detention center; historical perspectives; the contemporary social context; adolescent development; and the family system. (BF/JH)

Success in a team teaching program depends upon the teachers' willingness to expend time and effort in preparing and implementing the team procedure. (MB)

In teaching values and human behavior, a program in Lakewood, Ohio, is directing students away from those aggressive acts that can destroy property and lives. (Editor)

Vaginismus includes both physical as well as psychological aspects that make vaginal penetration extremely painful if not altogether impossible. Aside from history, diagnosis rests on the physical examination. The most important considerations in therapy seem to be the patient's understanding of the problem and flexibility of approach. (Author)

The intention of S.1090 is to improve the existing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), but in its current form, it is technologically out of date, will burden the administrative process, and will delay disclosure. Examines general considerations for amendments, technology and information law, and technological and administrative problems with the…